Media News Article Presentation
In Broadcasting 1 you studied many issues in the media that
affect those in the media and the general population including:
I. 1st Amendment: Freedom of speech
·
Invasion of privacy
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Offensive content
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Plagiarism/Copyright
II. Bias
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Accuracy
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Conflict of interest
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Sensationalism
III. Newsworthiness
For this assignment, find a current issue or trend in the media.
It may or may not have to do with the above issues. What
does this article reveal about the media?
The Process
 Find a current news article. Use links on class site.
 Type a response using the outline on the class Web
site. Use these questions as a guide:
o What is your article about? (Write a summary.)
o How does this news event relate to an issue or
trend in the media? Use quotations from article.
o What does the issue or trend in your article say
about the future of media?
 Practice sharing the information outlined above in a
2 – 3 minute minute speech. It may be helpful to
outline key points of your information to make it
easier to remember.
 You will send a link to your article before speaking
day using the class Web site
 You will turn in an outline on speaking day
Project is 50 pts. total
Grading Rubric Speech Portion
Ideas
5 pts / Question
(15 Total)
Eye Contact
Voice
Preparation
5-4
Fully answers each question. Includes
specific information.
3
Answers part of questions OR missing
specific information.
2 and below
Missing part of questions AND missing
specific information
3
Makes eye contact throughout.
3
Easy to hear and understand.
3
Relaxed. Appears prepared.
2
Attempts some eye contact.
2
At times hard to hear or understand.
2
Somewhat uncomfortable. Some
hesitations. Needing practice.
1
No attempt
1
Difficult to hear and understand.
1
May appear uncomfortable. Lacking
preparation.
_________________ / 24 Points
Grading Rubric Outline Portion
Ideas
5 pts / Question
(15 Total)
Conventions
Format/MLA
QUOTATION
INTEGRATION
Timeliness
5-4
Fully answers question. Includes two
specific quotations.
3
Missing part of questions OR does not
use at least 2 quotations.
2 and below
Missing part of questions AND does not
use quotations.
3
Nearly free of errors.
3
In outline format with no errors
3
Quotes are integrated smoothly.
2
A handful of repeated errors.
2
Two or more errors to format.
2
Awkward integration.
1
Numerous errors impact readability.
1
Numerous errors to format.
1
Some attempt, but not integrated.
2
On time
1
One day late
0
Two or more days late
_________________ / 26 Points
Common Core Standards:
ELA-Literacy.W.11-12.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information
clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.
ELA-Literacy.W.11-12.2b Develop the topic thoroughly by selecting the most significant and relevant facts, extended definitions,
concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples appropriate to the audience’s knowledge of the topic
ELA-Literacy.SL.11-12.4 Present information, findings, and supporting evidence, conveying a clear and distinct perspective, such that
listeners can follow the line of reasoning, alternative or opposing perspectives are addressed, and the organization, development,
substance, and style are appropriate to purpose, audience, and a range of formal and informal tasks.